5,170 Watts to Amps

5,170 watts is 43.08 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

5,170 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
430.83A 506.86A 292.64A
24V
DC, industrial control
215.42A 253.43A 146.32A
100V
Japan residential
51.7A 60.82A 35.12A
120V
US residential
43.08A 50.69A 29.26A
208V
US commercial three-phase
24.86A 29.24A 16.88A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
23.5A 27.65A 15.96A
230V
UK / EU residential
22.48A 26.45A 15.27A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
21.54A 25.34A 14.63A
277V
US commercial lighting
18.66A 21.96A 12.68A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
12.93A 15.21A 8.78A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
11.24A 13.22A 7.63A
480V
US industrial three-phase
10.77A 12.67A 7.32A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
8.99A 10.58A 6.11A

Other Wattages

This calculator provides estimates for reference purposes only. Always consult a licensed electrician and verify compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes before performing any electrical work.